Essays About J.S. Bach

Bogus Bach Theory Gets Media Singing

The story of a wife’s neglected genius finds a willing audience, despite a nearly total lack of evidence by Tim Cavanaugh NOTE: This article first appeared in National Review Online of 24 October 2014 (where it presently has more than 150 comments). Musicology Now… Read More

Flashmobs, cont’d.

Mark your calendars? We are informed that: “On J. S. Bach’s 330th birthday, Saturday, March 21, 2015, musicians around the world will unite to perform Bach for free in subways and public spaces, throughout the day and night, to celebrate our art… Read More

Bach in Weimar: the Bach-Haus petition

by Robert L. Marshall The best source for information about the proposal to create a Bach memorial on the site of his original home can be found at:  www.bachhausweimar.de  It shows various options, possibilities, and plans, as well as what is known about the history of the site. What… Read More